Benefit

Use Ornamental: Makes a nice ground cover or border. Use Food: Manzanita berries were used to make a refreshing, cider-like drink by indigenous peoples. Interesting Foliage: yesAttracts: Birds Nectar Source: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds , Softwood Cuttings Description: Propagation by seed is can be difficult. Seed Collection: The outer fleshy part of the furit may be removed by macering the fruits with water and separating the nutlets by flotation or air-screening. Seed Treatment: Seeds of most Arctostaphylos species have hard seed coats and dormant embryos. Scarification (several hours in H2SO4) followed by stratification may improve germination. Commercially Avail: yesMaintenance: Cut back when young to form shape.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations: